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When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Vallue Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.
General Computer & Information Sciences is the 15th most popular major in the country with 51,681 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.
Across the Rocky Mountains region, there were 2,177 general computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
This year’s “Best Vallue Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 13 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general computer and information sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general computer and information sciences programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.
When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general computer and information sciences program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.
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The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Salt Lake Community College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Best Vallue Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Salt Lake Community College is a large public school situated in Salt Lake City, Utah. It awarded 624 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Salt Lake Community College, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. It costs about $6,197 for Rocky Mountains Region Computer and Information Sciences students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Salt Lake Community College.
Full Salt Lake Community College General Computer & Information Sciences Report
Out of the 13 schools in the Best Vallue Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Idaho landed the #2 spot on the list. Brigham Young University - Idaho is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Rexburg, Idaho. It awarded 119 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our rocky mountains region computer and information sciences students whose families make more than $110k list, BYU - I has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. It costs about $6,698 for rocky mountains region computer and information sciences students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend BYU - I.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Utah Valley University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Vallue Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k. Utah Valley University is a large public school situated in Orem, Utah. It awarded 128 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
UVU also took the #6 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. It costs about $9,955 for Rocky Mountains Region Computer and Information Sciences students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend UVU.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on General Computer & Information Sciences at Utah Valley University
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Utah State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Vallue Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k. USU is a large school located in Logan, Utah that handed out 148 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
USU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. The yearly cost to attend USU is $13,257 for rocky mountains region computer and information sciences students whose families make more than $110k.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full USU General Computer & Information Sciences Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Front Range Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Vallue Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Westminster, Colorado, this fairly large public school awarded 177 degrees to qualified ’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.
FRCC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. The yearly cost to attend FRCC is $9,315 for Rocky Mountains Region Computer and Information Sciences students whose families make more than $110k.
Read more about General Computer & Information Sciences at FRCC
University of Utah landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Best Vallue Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and it awarded 35 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
U of U also made our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #7. The yearly cost to attend U of U is $13,572 for rocky mountains region computer and information sciences students whose families make more than $110k.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full University of Utah General Computer & Information Sciences Report
Colorado State University - Fort Collins came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Colorado State University - Fort Collins is a large public school situated in Fort Collins, Colorado. It awarded 188 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our rocky mountains region computer and information sciences students whose families make more than $110k list, Colorado State has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Colorado State is $18,679 for Rocky Mountains Region Computer and Information Sciences students whose families make more than $110k.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Full Colorado State General Computer & Information Sciences Report
Dixie State University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Best Vallue Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Dixie State University is a fairly large public school situated in Saint George, Utah. It awarded 27 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Dixie State College also made our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #12. It costs about $14,459 for Rocky Mountains Region Computer and Information Sciences students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Dixie State University.
Read more about General Computer & Information Sciences at Dixie State College
With a ranking of #9, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus did quite well on the 2023 Best Vallue Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k list. CU Anschutz is a public institution located in Denver, Colorado. The school has a large population, and it awarded 105 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
CU Anschutz did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for CU Anschutz is $14,470 for rocky mountains region computer and information sciences students whose families make more than $110k.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about General Computer & Information Sciences at CU Anschutz
Pikes Peak Community College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Best Vallue Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. PPCC is a public institution located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 29 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
PPCC also took the #10 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. It costs about $10,275 for rocky mountains region computer and information sciences students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Pikes Peak Community College.
Read more about General Computer & Information Sciences at PPCC
Weber State University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Vallue Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Ogden, Utah, this large public school awarded 12 degrees to qualified ’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.
WSU also made our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #11. The estimated yearly cost for WSU is $11,647 for Rocky Mountains Region Computer and Information Sciences students whose families make more than $110k.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full WSU General Computer & Information Sciences Report
Colorado Mesa University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Colorado Mesa University is a medium-sized public school situated in Grand Junction, Colorado. It awarded 29 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Colorado Mesa also took the #13 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. It costs about $16,118 for Rocky Mountains Region Computer and Information Sciences students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Colorado Mesa University.
Full Colorado Mesa University General Computer & Information Sciences Report
Regis University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Denver, Colorado, and it awarded 84 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Regis U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. It costs about $24,961 for Rocky Mountains Region Computer and Information Sciences students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Regis University.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on General Computer & Information Sciences at Regis University
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References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
Read more about our data sources and methodologies
- *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
- Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.
